IIBM Institute Business Management case Essays and Term Papers
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Resource Based Management
What is the relevance of the resource-based view of the firm to strategic management in a global environment? The resource-based theory or resource-based view (RBV) of firms is a concept of business strategy highlights the need for a fit between the external market context in which a company operates and its internal capabilities. This view of strategy has a coherence and integrative role that places it well ahead of other mechanisms of strategic decision making.
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Business and Environment Body Shop 2005
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Our report was based on The Body Shop International, which is a PLC operating on a worldwide scale. We chose to carry out this report on The Body Shop as it has a very interesting background; it was founded as a natural soap and lotions company whose cornerstone was to operate as a model of social responsibility with ethics in business. However, The Body Shop has since been exposed to negative press surrounding
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Easycar Case Analysis
Background A. The Environment Economical Environment: The economical environment is Western Europe’s economy which is considered one of the healthiest economies, since the individual’s GDP in these countries is one of the highest worldwide. Many factors qualify this environment to be a suitable place for rental car business; since Europe is one of the most strategic hotspots in the business world nevertheless it’s an attraction to many tourists. The recession period in tourism in general,
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Social Responsibilities of Businesses
"Outline the argument for and against business having social responsibilities beyond that of making a profit. In the light of this, do you think businesses should make charitable donations to the Tsunami appeal? Justify your answer." 26th April 2005 To best understand the nature of the posed question I propose the articulated finding of the widespread acceptance that cooperate official and labour leaders have a 'social responsibility' that extends beyond the realm of serving
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Puma Case Study
PUMA Men Women Children Accessories/Extras Footwear Footwear Footwear Sports Equipment Classic Classic Classic Soccer Lifestyle Lifestyle Infants Cricket Motorsport Motorsport Soccer Golf Baseball Running Bikes Running Soccer Clothing Accessories Soccer Golf Eyewear Golf Fragrances APPAREL APPAREL APPAREL Soccer Soccer Infants Running Running Toddlers Motorsport Motorsport Pre-Teens Cricket Golf Golf Swimwear Swimwear Fashion Fashion COLOR OPTIONS WHITES GREYS BLACKS BROWNS BLUES ORANGES REDS GREENS PINKS PURPLES YELLOWS The athletic footwear and apparel are all functional athletic
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Business 200
1. A. Is there a difference between effective leadership and effective management? Yes, I believe that managers are analytical, structured, controlled, deliberate, and orderly. Leaders are experimental, willing to take chances, visionaries, flexible, unfettered, and creative. These are the differences between management and leaders. B. Someone from the 21st century who I believe is an effective leader is Steven Jobs, of Apple computers. I believe he is an effective leader because he pursues visions even
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Fisher Price Competitor Businesses
My Business’s Competitors It is essential we research into our Competitor businesses as to ensure they aren’t getting too ahead in any aspects, e.g. if their technology is a lot more advanced, customers may choose to go there over us as they know they would then be getting more technology advanced products. Customers may choose to go there because they are offering something new and innovative. We have already seen how customers like Innovative and
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Lear’s Electronic Business
Overview • Lear’s electronic and electrical products are grouped into three categories: 1) electronic and electrical distribution systems, 2) wireless systems, and 3) interior control systems o Electrical Distribution Systems - Wire harness assemblies are a collection of terminals, connectors and wires that connect all of the various electronic/electrical devices in the vehicle to each other and/or to a power source. Terminals and connectors are components of wire harnesses and other electronic/electrical devices that connect
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Business Ethics
Ethics Question: Some argue that aggressively investing in emerging economies is not only economically beneficial, but also highly ethical because it may potentially lift many people out of poverty. However, others caution that in the absence of reasonable hopes of decent profits, rushing to emerging economies is reckless. How would you participate in this debate? As a free-market economic skeptic, prior to my readings, I felt that investing in emerging markets is more self serving
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Management Functions
In today’s business world managers follow certain rules that help them be better at their job and also contribute to the success of the business. The functions of management are established to help managers see the business operations with more clarity and understanding. This report will look at the four functions planning, organizing, directing and controlling. In business managers are divided into three parts: top-level, middle managers and first-level managers. Each level of management uses
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Paul's Case
Paul's Case is about a young, Calvinist man who did not feel that he belonged in his life. He lived on Cordelia Street in Pittsburgh, PA. Cordelia Street was littered with cookie cutter houses, suburbanite-like city-dwellers, and a general aura of despair. Paul's room was no different. Paul felt that his abusive father, uncaring teachers, and classmates who misunderstand him aren't worthy of his presence and company. One of the reasons Paul may not
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Globalization of Business Canada
Canada has many large Transnational Companies, most notably Northern Telecom (Nortel), Magna International, Nova Corporation and International Nickel to name a few. These TNC’s have different operations in many parts of the world that look after the design, engineering, development, marketing, testing and manufacturing of its products and services. In order to compete in today’s competitive global environment, Canadian companies have always tried to identify where their products and services can be produced or serviced
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Project Management, the Building of the Three Gorges Dam
1. Introduction The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River will probably be finished by 2009 and will be the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. Being the present manager and being appointed by the government at the feasibility stage I am asked to write a report in order to outline the activities required to successfully manage this major project and to ensure that it is completed on time and within budget. This report
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Assignment Topic 2: Management Gurus
ASSIGNMENT TOPIC 2: MANAGEMENT GURUS 1. Frederick Winslow Taylor: (1856-1915) Frederick Winslow Taylor was an American industrial engineer, who originated scientific management in business. He was born in Germantown (now part of Philadelphia), Pennsylvania. In 1878, he began working at the Midvale Steel Company. He became foreman of the steel plant and applied himself to studies in the measurement of industrial productivity. Taylor developed detailed systems intended to gain maximum efficiency from both workers and
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Symbolic Analysis on Paul’s Case
Cather writes the short story "Paul's Case" in third person omniscient. Cather mainly focuses on Paul's point of view, but the thoughts and feelings of the teachers were very important in understanding Paul. Most people do not see their own faults and habits, so the teachers' point of view was essential. Paul hates his whole life and is extremely depressed about his current situation. Everything that Paul experiences that is beyond his immediate daily life
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Business Enity
The first step for the former three employees of the ChipeX, Inc. is writing a vision and scope document to present to the proposed project stakeholders. Unfortunately, it is not always immediately obvious who those stakeholders are going to be. However, in this scenario the former employees have identified venture capitalists that are willing to receive whatever financing is needed to manufacture the chip, provided they take 51% of the ownership interest. Venture capital is
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Case Study of Vistakon and Disposable Contact Lenses
Case Study of Vistakon and Disposable Contact Lenses Vistakon is a well-established, overwhelming market leader in the disposable contact lens industry, based on strong brand equity and channels of distribution. Additionally, as a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson, Vistakon has considerable resources at its disposal. The launching of 1 Day Acuvue, with newly invested manufacturing technology in place, provides a great opportunity to preempt competition and thus enhance its positioning. However, 1 Day Acuvue potentially
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Strategic Management
Question 1 The change model that I chose is the Satir Change Model which was developed by Virginia Satir a therapist who developed a model trying to map out the manner in which individuals experience change. The model has the following stages: 1. The Late Status Quo 2. The Foreign Element 3. Chaos 4. The Transforming Idea 5. Practice and Integration 6. The New Status Quo Stage 1 ЎV The Late Status Quo The Late
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Management an Leadership
MANAGEMENT AND LEADESHIP Management and Leadership Dawn Singleton MGT/330 Management: Theory, Practice, and Application Roxanne Cox October 3, 2005 Abstract This paper discusses the differentiation between management and leadership and examines the roles and responsibilities of leaders and managers in creating and maintaining a healthy organizational culture. Management and Leadership Take a moment to name some managers or leaders. One may think of people like Winston Churchill, George Washington, Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln, and
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Global Business
INTRODUCTION: Let’s look at some background... A. Joshua: His call and commission from the Lord. 1. Born a slave, he had now risen to become the leader of Israel. 2. Moses chose him to be one of the 12 sent out to scout the land of Canaan. 3. Years later, Moses appointed Joshua to lead Israel into Canaan. 4. Joshua was then commissioned by the Lord to lead his people in Joshua 1. B. God
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Business in the World
Introduction U.S. businesses spend over $140 billion annually on personal selling (Anderson, 1995 and Dalrymple, 1994). This is more than they spend on any other promotional method. Furthermore, over 11 million Americans are employed in sales and related occupations (Anderson, 1995 and Dalrymple, 1994). Sales forces are found throughout the business environment from the insurance industry to college recruiting -- and just about everything in between. According to author Philip Kotler, sales personnel serve as
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Ikea Case Study
1. What needs considering when you transfer local to global strategy? In retailing, the strategy of the product, the price, the location, and the promotion is relatives with the culture of the country. IKEA have to think about tastes and preferences for each country. Having presented the factors that make the growth in retailing abroad difficult, there are specific cultural reasons, which make IKEA’s expansion abroad not easy: -Cultural specific strategy: • The use of
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Why Is Corporate Finance Important to All Managers?
Why is corporate finance important to all managers? Corporate finance is a specific area of finance dealing with the financial decisions corporations make and the tools as well as analyses used to make these decisions. The primary goal of corporate finance is to enhance corporate value, without taking excessive financial risks. A corporation’s management’s primary responsibility is to maximize the shareholder’s wealth which translates to stock price maximization. Corporate finance provides the skills managers need
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Mondavi Case Analysis
Identification: Overview of current situation: Making wine is nothing else but a touch of passion, love and few drops of magic. From the first view, wine industry seems very artistic and secret at the same time. There is no doubt that hearing that Robert Mondavi Corporation is going to layoff 4% of its workforce ring the bell to the investors, at the same type the stock price dropping down dramatically makes an impression that the
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Starbucks Case Analysis
I’ve chosen the Starbucks Corporation on which to do my case assignment for the session. I first became interested in Starbucks while working on a paper for a previous marketing class. I became intrigued at the entrepreneurial spirit that such a large corporation had managed to maintain throughout its massive expansion. Starbucks corporation, unlike many of its now-defunct rivals, has done an outstanding job since its meager beginnings in 1970 with the execution of its
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